recipes

Consolidate reusable development patterns and best practices for AI-assisted workflows.

5|3|Updated Jan 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/durandom/skills --skill recipes-durandom
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recipes
Source: https://github.com/durandom/skills/tree/main/skills/recipes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/durandom/skills --skill recipes-durandom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill consolidates reusable development patterns and best practices for AI-assisted workflows, helping engineers design Claude Code skills, CLI tools, testing strategies, credential storage, Python project structure, and plugin authoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Central reference for patterns across CI, agent CLI design, code commenting standards, snapshot testing, and module packaging.
  • Provides guidance on Python project architecture, semantic zoom, skill writing, Claude tools, and agent teams.
  • Serves as a knowledge base you can query to speed up design decisions and maintain consistency across projects.

Quick Start

Ask for a pattern, e.g., "Show me an agentic CLI pattern for non-interactive commands" or "Explain how to structure a Python project for a CLI tool."

Frequently Asked Questions about recipes

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
What are reusable AI development patterns for agent CLI design?▼

Reusable AI development patterns for agent CLI design include standards for non-interactive commands, semantic zoom, and plugin authoring to maintain consistency during AI-assisted workflows. They serve as a central reference for design reviews and onboarding.

How do I structure a Python project for a CLI tool?▼

To structure a Python project for a CLI tool, apply architectural patterns for module packaging and project layout. This approach provides a standardized knowledge base to speed up design decisions and maintain structural consistency across projects.

Do I need any dependencies to use these Claude Code skill patterns?▼

No dependencies are required to use these Claude Code skill patterns. The system relies only on text-based frontmatter for discovery and uses its internal references to ground guidance, requiring no runtime dependencies.

What is semantic zoom in AI-assisted workflows?▼

Semantic zoom in AI-assisted workflows is a development pattern that provides contextual guidance during skill writing and design. It consolidates best practices to help engineers query a knowledge base and speed up design decisions.

How do I write agent skills for Claude Code?▼

To write agent skills for Claude Code, follow plugin authoring patterns and code commenting standards. This provides a structured reference for creating tools, managing credential storage, and designing agent teams effectively.